Owner Builder Exam Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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Owner Builder Test Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers

Question:At what depth is shoring required?


Ans: 1.2m/4ft


Question: Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct
grading for a trench?


Ans: An experienced excavator says it's ok


Question: Which best describes the principle of rain water deflection?


Ans: Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering


Question: What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada?


Ans: CSA safety certification


Question: What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result?


Ans: Higher grit with get a smoother finish


Question: What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs?

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Ans: The vertical height of any flight of stairs should not exceed 3.7m


Question: What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a
parapet wall or landing?


Ans: 3ft


Question: What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings?


Ans: 25mm/1 inch


Question: When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as
possible?


Ans: Group inspectors together when possible and call when work is complete


Question: When is an HRV required?


Ans: Almost always


Question: What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process?


Ans: Single detached home under a single title. Single dwelling attached to
pre-existing building older than 10 years. Single dwelling attached to a new
non-residential building.


Question: Who issues permits for a gas fireplace?